Decleor balms and rosacea skincare
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Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:35 am

I have rosacea, some acne, oily yet somewhat dehydrated, pustules from rosacea, very sensitive skin. I have been using decleor ylang ylang oil and balm. Lately I feel my skin is more irritated. Should I switch to the essential balm instead? Does this help clear congestion like ylang ylang balm? I am also wondering if I need moisture in addition to the balm?

Different topic--Do any other rosaceans use:
Dr Hauschka cleansing cream
ACV toner
aspirin mask
jojoba oil
prescription products.

I am often tempted but afraid of messing with my sensitive skin. I just feel there has to be something more I can do to help my skin.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Fri Sep 30, 2005 2:48 am

The Essential Balm is the one that is meant for decongesting the skin, while the Ylang Ylang balm is for normalising and decongesting oily skin (from what I understand). I don't have rosacea but I can tell you that the Essential Balm is very gentle - having said that, it's possible that your very sensitive skin may not be tolerating the natural products well. Given the risk with your very sensitive skin, I would suggest that you get a sample of the Essential Balm first before buying a full size.

Since you say that your skin is dehydrated, I would add some moisture in addition to the balm - but also remember that the Essential Balm is supposed to be used periodically (two weeks out of a month from memory) not all the time. If used all the time if can dry out the skin (or at least that's what some of the Decleor SAs say).

free skin care · Fri Sep 30, 2005 5:42 am

I agree with Mabsy about the EB and moisture. Also, I don’t know if you use my recipe for your ACV toner, but I’ve recently discovered the wonders of incorporating *chamomile* tea along with the green tea because it really helps calm and soothe irritation so you might want to give that a try. Like, instead of using all green tea to dilute the ACV, use ½ green tea and ½ chamomile for the dilution.

Fri Sep 30, 2005 7:51 am

Thanks very much ladies. Rosacea is so frustrating and it helps to throw out ideas to others!

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